Information for associates on the main considerations when seeking a new position, and considerations for concluding your position with an existing practice.
This section provides you with information on concluding an associateship with a practice, including any post-termination restrictions. It also guides you though the main things to consider when choosing a new practice.
All dental practices are different, and deciding which practice is the right for you can be challenging. We outline what you should look for when determining whether a practice is right for you.
More about Choosing the right practice: A guide for associatesThis advice outlines the distinctions between working in different types of practices including corporate, micro-corporate, and independent practices.
More about Working in different types of dental practicesYour notice period is a time to manage your exit professionally while continuing to meet your obligations to the practice and patients. Associates should check contracts carefully, as there are likely to be specific requirements that apply during this time. It is important to communicate clearly with the practice and make any necessary arrangements to fulfil outstanding responsibilities.
More about Your working arrangements during your notice periodUnderstand your obligations when you leave a dental practice as an associate and possible implications imposed by your agreement with the practice owner.
More about Associates leaving a practiceUnderstand the restrictions to your working arrangements when you move to a different dental setting.
More about Restrictive covenantsWhen an associate leaves a dental practice, any retention of pay must be handled transparently and in line with contractual agreements.
More about Retention post-agreement